France, Oct. 21 -- Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has appeared before a parliamentary commission of inquiry as part of a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Philippe is one of four former and current ministers who are being investigated as part of theinquiry.

Health Minister Olivier Veran is also to facequestions alongside his predecessor Agnes Buzyn.

Last week, searches were conducted at the homes and offices of both Philippe and Veran.

Searches were also conducted at thehome and office of the director of public health Jerome Salomon.

The inquiry was opened by the Court of Justice of the Republic, after dozens of complaints accusing the authorities failingto act fast enough to the crisis. T...